THE SHOALS-The Music Preservation Society, Inc. Board of Directors has recently decided to cancel the 2022 W.C. Handy Festival Music Camp. This decision was not made lightly, but due to the unavailability of the usual location, return of the Music Camp will be delayed until 2023.
Music Camp Director Dr. Lloyd Jones, who is also a Music Preservation Society, Inc. board member and the University of North Alabama Director of Bands, is looking forward to making the next camp better than ever. He stated, “With all the renovations taking place in the department of music at UNA, it is best to wait until we can operate as normally as possible. We are excited to bring back this wonderful opportunity next summer.”
Even in the absence of the Music Camp, organizers are encouraging everyone to enjoy the music at the 2022 W.C. Handy Festival. There will be a multitude of events to enjoy and participate in taking place around the vivacious music scene of the Shoals, so don’t leave your instruments at home. Dates for the 2022 W.C. Handy Festival will be July 22nd, 2022, through July 31st, 2022.
More detailed information about the W.C. Handy Festival Music Camp’s return in 2023 will be available at www.WCHandyMusicFestival.com.
Media Release/Tori Bailey, W.C. Handy Festival Chair
